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Transport fuels are difficult. They need to to have a high energy density and be liquid, or liquid at reasonably low pressure so they can be easily fed into the motor.
Some liquid transport fuels can be made from electricity, water, CO2 and or Nitrogen. They include, methane, methanol, diesel, and ammonia.
They have the advantage of producing transport fuels without displacing food crops. They are a way of storing excess electricity that would normally be "spilled" such as in a wind farm.
Ammonia is the other Hydrogen. It solves the hydrogen storage issue
Ammonia is rarely talked about as a fuel, however it is one of the most likely transport fuels. It has 40% of the energy/kg of petrol. As fertiliser it has been handled, transported and stored safely for decades.
It is made by combining nitrogen and hydrogen in the Haber process. At first the hydrogen came from electrolysis of water. nowadays it comes from the reforming of methane (natural gas). It could be made only from electricity, water, and air.
It can be burnt in an internal combustion engine. It needs a small amount of combustion enhancer such as petrol / gasoline, diesel or hydrogen.
The internal combustion engine needs a control system that manages the perfect mixture of fuel. At start and idle, the engine requires petrol / gasoline, but as the vehicle accelerates the fuel mixture transitions to predominately ammonia.
Ammonia can be used in a fuel cell.
It is stored as a liquid at moderate pressure so is an excellent electro fuel.
Anhydrous ammonia is stored in the same manner as propane, as a liquid under approximately 100 pounds per square inch vapor pressure at room temperature. If released into the atmosphere, ammonia is lighter than air thus dissipates rapidly. In addition, because of its characteristic smell the nose easily detects it in concentrations as low as 5 ppm. Finally, ammonia has such a narrow flammability range that it is generally considered non-flammable when transported. Millions of farms are already equipped to handle ammonia for fertiliser.
Ammonia as a fuel
NH3Car
Energy Tank size 500 KM @ 7 KM/L
MJ/KG MJ/litre
Diesel 46 37 18
Biodiesel 42 33 19
Petrol / gasoline 46 34 20
LPG - Propane 46 24 26
Butanol 37 29 25
Ethanol 30 24 30
Methanol 20 16 40
NH3 Ammonia 19 12 54
Methane - CNG 50 11 55
Hydrogen 10kpsi 143 4 140
Hydrogen 5 kpsi 143 1.8 344
Lithium ion battery 0.6 1.1
In the electrolysis of water, an electric current is passed through water, which then breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen. At room temperature this is an inefficient process and is not economic.
But it is much more efficient at high temperature. A new electrolysis technique using thin, ceramic Solid Oxide Electrolysing Cells (SOECs) enables efficient electrolysis of steam at 750-850 °C.
If the electrolysis is carried out with CO2 and steam together, then it produces a mixture of syngas (CO + H2) and oxygen. The oxygen comes off as a separate stream. Then another process transforms the syngas to methanol or a number of other fuels. Heat is produced during this operation, supplying process heat.
In Iceland, the company Carbon Recycling International (CRI) is already utilising CO2 from the Svartsengi geothermal power plant to produce methanol which can be blended with petrol in various proportions. The CO2 is combined with hydrogen to form methanol. Hydrogen is produced at CRI by using electrolysis at a low temperature, below 100 °C. Source
Iceland produces electrofuel methanol and exports the excess to Holland for blending with petrol. It is marketed as Vulcanol as the energy comes from volcanoes. Source
Butanol from microbial electrosynthesis
The newly discovered Microbial electrosynthesis produces butanol from CO2, water and electricity. It is similar to photosynthesis but 10-1,000 time more efficient.
Soil microbes to produce electrofuels
Research at Berkley Lab 2012.
In the first approach, Logos Technologies is developing a two-liter bio-electrochemical reactor, which is a conventional fermentation vessel fitted with electrodes. The vessel starts with a mixture of bacteria, CO2, and water. Electricity splits the water into oxygen and hydrogen. The bacteria then use energy from the hydrogen to wrest carbon from CO2 and convert it to hydrocarbons, which migrate to the water's surface.
In the second approach, the scientists want to transform the bacteria into self-reliant, biofuel-making machines. They're developing ways to tether electro-catalysts to the bacteria's surface. These catalysts use electricity to generate hydrogen in the presence of water.
The idea is to give the bacteria the ability to produce much of their own energy source. If the approach works, the only ingredients the bacteria will need to produce biofuel would be CO2, electricity, and water.
Source: Berkley Lab
Using the high temperature electrolysis process means that hydrogen can be made more economically than before. However a viable use needs to be made of the oxygen also produced.
Solid electrofuels
Batteries can be seen as solid electrofuels.
Metals such as aluminium take so much energy to produce by removing the oxygen from alumina, that they are often referred to as solid energy.
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Electrofuels program
Columbia University - Biofuels from Bacteria, Electricity, and CO2
Ginkgo Bioworks - Biofuels from E. Coli
University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst) - Biofuels from Solar Energy and Bacteria
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. - Engineering Bacteria for Efficient Fuel Production
Ohio State University - Fuel From Bacteria
Harvard University - Fuel from Bacteria, CO2, Water, and Solar Energy
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) - Genetically Modified Bacteria for Fuel Production
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Liquid Fuel from Bacteria
North Carolina State University (NC State) - Liquid Fuel from Heat-Loving Microorganisms
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - Liquid Fuel from Microbial Communities
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - Liquid Fuel from Renewable Electricity and Bacteria
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Natural Oil Production from Microorganisms
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) - Turning Bacteria into Biofuel
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Sadly, money doesn't grow on trees. And this reality means that we're often cautious before making a big move because of the money question.
Will my business idea make money? What if I buy this rental property? Or start raising alpacas to sell the fur?
There's an endless number of scenarios you might be pondering. But we're guessing this one question might be hanging you up: Will you make money?
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The Forgotten Ways
Reactivating Apostolic Movements
By Alan Hirsch
Foreword by Ed Stetzer
Alan Hirsch's paradigm-shifting classic remains the definitive statement of the church as dynamic missional movement. The bestselling first edition ignited a conversation about how to harness the power of movements for the future growth of the church. In this major update, Hirsch shares significant insights gained along the way, provides fresh new examples of growing churches, and reflects on the last ten years of the missional movement. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout and includes charts, diagrams, an expanded glossary of terms, new appendices, an index, a new foreword by Ed Stetzer, and a new afterword by Jeff Vanderstelt.
Known for his innovative approach to mission, Hirsch is widely acknowledged as a thought leader and mission strategist for churches across the Western world. He considers The Forgotten Ways the guiding work to all of his other writings. The book explores the factors that come together to generate high-impact, exponentially explosive, spiritually vibrant Jesus movements in any time and context. This extensive update to Hirsch's influential work offers a system of six vital keys to movements that will continue shape the future of the missional movement for years to come.
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The Vortex Repertory Company, that provocative and often ritual-inspired theatre group helmed by Bonnie Cullum for three decades now, is not being kicked out of its longtime home on Manor Road. Damned unusual that, given the current trends of this growth-wracked city. But that same theatre company is something of a stranger within the very compound it owns – a space it shares with Patrizi's Italian restaurant and the Butterfly Bar.
"A lot of people who come here now," says Cullum, "they never go through the doors into the theatre." A lot of those people, in fact, may not even realize that the theatre exists. Patrizi's, the Butterfly – those are destinations in and of themselves, regardless of a person's other cultural interests, and the surrounding grounds have become a popular Eastside neighborhood hang.
Performance Park, a theatrical event that will encompass all the areas of the Vortex compound in its eight-week run, is what will bind these disparate elements together.
"We were trying to figure out how we might intersect these different audiences," says Cullum. "How could we make an experience that bar patrons could engage in kind of superficially, that people waiting in line at Patrizi's could be entertained by? So that someone who's experiencing it even tangentially will enjoy, ah, that really kickass song, or they'll marvel at the roaming performers. There'll be this edge of entertainment where, even if you're not playing, even if you're just there having a sangria with your girlfriend, the whole thing is happening around you."
The whole thing is immersive, partaking of theatre and dance and improv and script and sculptural installations and an overarching mystery to be solved piece by piece.
"It's theatre with embedded game layers," says Cullum, who came up with the idea while she slept. "I started working on it a few years ago, when I had this dream where the audiences were out here in the yard, singing and dancing and dressed in costumes, everybody a part of the show. And after I'd already created the Performance Park structure, I did go to see Sleep No More and Then She Fell in New York," she adds, referring to two of the most popular immersive works today, the former being Punchdrunk Theatre's production inspired by Macbeth in which audiences wander through a hotel, following scenes and characters at will; the latter being Third Rail Projects' production in which a three-story hospital becomes a dreamscape for Lewis Carroll's tales of Alice in Wonderland. "I wanted to see how many good ideas I could steal from them about audience control, crowd control. How were they handling the people? How were they informing the people? What kinds of containers did they have on that work? That was what I was most interested in exploring – because those shows are really, really different from what I'm making – but it was very good for me to go."
And when you go to Performance Park, reader, what will that be like? Cullum's created some phantasmagoric shows for the Vortex over the decades – The X and Y Trilogy and other cybernetic operas with Chad Salvata, her own Holy Well, Sacred Flame; Dark Goddess; Sleeping Beauty, and more – and she remains unafraid to bring her personal predilections to the fore in what's being staged now. Esoteric mythologies, diverse cultural representation, the intersections of ritual and spectacle: All of it figures into the mix of this production.
"It's an interactive scavenger hunt involving the major arcana of the Tarot," says Cullum. "And then we've got the Celestials – the Star, Gaia, the Moon and Sun – and they're doing a lot of the dance. And we've got Melissa Vogt, who's an amazing Baba Yaga. And Content Love Knowles is Death. And – it's a lot of people, it's a cast of 28 performers. We're pulling out a couple dozen vintage Vortex costumes, things from the operas, from my fantasy work, and amazing gowns that were built and worn for just one show, and we're modifying these pieces into the clothes of the Tarot. So, in a way, Performance Park is a Vortex deck – the deck of cards is perfectly suited to belong right here. These major arcana grew up in the Vortex, and that creates an interesting meta-layer to what's going on in the show."
Producing theatre for 30 years – first, wherever possible in Austin; then, for four years at an abandoned multiplex cinema on Ben White; since 1994, in the increasingly busy compound on Manor Road – yes, that will provide an artist many layers, basic and meta, with which to work. Hell, Performance Park is a new, unique creation; but its construction and execution could also serve as a condensed, funhouse-mirror version of the company's own history.
"We've got nine different sets," says Cullum, "and the map will show you all the places you might go over the course of the evening. So you'll come to the gate, and you'll basically be initiated into the Performance Park – as a citizen. The Fool and the Lovers will be there to help get you started, and everybody will get a tool kit when they come in. There are different prices, $15, $25, and $35, and if you get the more expensive one, you'll get more head starts on the mystery – but each kit will contain a map with a check-off card where you can note which characters you've met. Ideally, you'll try to meet everybody, but some people won't, they'll get stuck somewhere and end up playing longer than they planned. Maybe they'll be on the Midway. Or they'll get trapped in the Devil's Lounge – like ya do."
Cullum smiles, looking out over the Vortex yard where several crews are building sets, revamping the former greenhouse known as the Pony Shed, constructing the iconic Tower that will center the Midway. Much of the production team consists of longtime members of the Vortex family. Ann Marie Gordon and Griffon Ramsey are designing the sets; Patrick Anthony is doing the lighting; Pam Fletcher Friday is designing the costumes. Including the performers, the stage managers, the technicians and composers and designers and everybody, there are around 70 artists collaborating on this project. Maybe knowing how good their work can be is part of what's got Cullum smiling; maybe it's imagining the delight of an engaged audience.
"It's a choose-your-own-adventure," she says. "So you're running around with your tool kit, interacting with the characters, having fun, trying to solve the mysteries and gather tokens and tools and keys. And once you get enough stuff, you can finally advance to that more intimate experience – which is happening in the Magician's Sanctum."
Uh, hold on, now. The Magician's ... what?
Cullum smiles a different sort of smile this time. It's a smile that says we'll just have to attend and, if we can, solve the mystery for ourselves. If – among the complex textures and tropes of this roamable Performance Park – such a discovery is, you might say, in the cards.
For an expanded look at Performance Park, visit austinchronicle.com/photos.


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Narayan Rane's arrest over slap row and the BJP's hypocritic ruckus
Wed, Aug 25 2021 Wed, Aug 25 2021 People's Review Politics
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Narayan Rane's arrest on Tuesday, August 24th 2021, and his immediate release on bail became a new point of contention between the ruling Shiv Sena and its former saffron ally in Maharashtra. While the BJP views Rane's bail as a victory, the Shiv Sena is contemplating his re-arrest in a few other cases against him.
Rane was arrested for his speech during the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra—a public outreach programme—in which he said he'd have slapped Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for not knowing the number of years India has been independent. Thackeray allegedly leaned back to know the number of years India has been independent during his Independence Day speech. Rane used the gaffe to fire potshots at his former party's boss.
According to Rane, he is not apologetic about the 'slap' remark, which provoked the Shiv Sena hoodlums to pelt stones at his house in Mumbai as well as create a ruckus all over the state. The former chief minister and BJP leader, Devendra Fadnavis, reportedly declared that the BJP supports Mr Rane, however, it doesn't endorse his 'slap' remark.
While it's wrong for the Shiv Sena to create a ruckus over a non-threatening remark by a political spinster, the BJP's agitation against Rane's arrest smells foul due to hypocrisy. The BJP is the last party that can cry over state vengeance as it's the biggest perpetrator of state-sponsored crimes in India.
Several activists, intellectuals, lawyers and journalists are languishing behind the bars all over India, wherever the BJP is in power. The state of Uttar Pradesh has evoked the draconian National Security Act against anyone, especially Muslims, who opposed the BJP or wrote against it. It didn't even spare the poor hawkers.
In Maharashtra, the BJP's government locked up lawyers, activists, writers, and others under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), accusing them of conspiring against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jesuit priest Father Stan Swami died in custody due to the inhumane treatment met out to him. The rest continue to suffer as the sadist Modi regime is using the ordeal to scare other critics.
The BJP, which is the parliamentary wing of the Hindutva fascist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has been promoting mob lynchings all over the country. The BJP-RSS leaders had earlier issued violent threats to bully other Opposition leaders and chief ministers, especially Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bandopadhyay. Yet, in most cases, the Party managed to escape the law, while its opponents suffer the worst for even appealing for peace and communal harmony. Umar Khalid's case is a stark example of this.
For years, the BJP has been trying to wrest control of Maharashtra, where it suffered a major humiliation after the Shiv Sena, its long-term ally, was wooed away by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and the Congress party, who formed a strange coalition and made Thackeray the chief minister. Fadnavis and his accomplices have repeatedly trained their guns against the Shiv Sena chief, and he has been hounded for speaking up against the BJP.
It's easier for a Narayan Rane to get an immediate bail in India, as the BJP stands behind him. The same thing happened with BJP's servile television rabble-rouser Arnab Goswami, who got an urgent Supreme Court hearing and was granted bail. But the Bhima Koregaon accused, journalists like Siddique Kappan—imprisoned in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh—who was arrested on his way to report the Hathras gangrape and murder story, activists like Khalid, etc, continue to suffer state repression as they spoke or acted against the interests of the BJP. This shows the privileges of the BJP in a Modi-fied India and how the state machinery has been selective in its inhumane persecution of dissenters.
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One of the most iconic cathedrals in the country, York Minster is a stunning gothic masterpiece, famous for its beautiful stained glass. As well as exploring the centuries of history or attending a service you can climb the central tower, discover the undercroft or take part in some of the many family activities on offer.
The Peak District offers breath-taking views and fantastic exploring opportunities like nowhere else in the UK. There is something for everyone to do, from arranged hikes with experienced and knowledgeable rangers and family cycle hire, to jumping along the famous stepping stones and family-friendly activities, such as the Family Play Wild days.
As one of Britain's finest historic houses, Howard House cleverly contrasts traditional architectural design with world renowned art hung on the walls. This 18th century house, owned by the Howard family, welcomes you to amble around the 1,000 acres of parkland, which incorporate rolling lawns, lakes, fountains, temples, woodland and a children's playground.
Fountains Abbey, a World Heritage Site, located in Ripon in North Yorkshire, is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. Visit the ruins of the original abbey and explore the miles of woodland footpaths and trails, or wander through the elegant water gardens, see yourself in the mirror-like ponds and admire the statues and follies.
Rievaulx Abbey
Once one of the most powerful Cistercian monasteries, the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, situated in a tranquil valley of the North York Moors, is now open to visitors to explore. Steeped in history, everyone is bound to be fascinated by the unique architecture and design. Visit the museum to view previously unseen artefacts, including stone carvings, gold coins and chess pieces.
From the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales and stunning Yorkshire coastline to the exquisite architecture of York and the beautiful countryside of Herriot Country, there really never is enough time to truly visit North Yorkshire. With streets and towns steeped in history and activities, North Yorkshire is not to be missed when exploring the UK.
Forbidden Corner
A tourist attraction unlike any other, The Forbidden Corner is a labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises, in a four-acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park. Dubbed as the strangest place in the world, The Forbidden Corner is a unique experience suitable for all the family and is sure to provide hours of entertainment and fun!
The York Dungeon
Full to the brim of historic characters, immersive sets and innovative special-effects, York Dungeon tells the dark stories from York's past and is bound to have visitors laughing and screaming at the cutting-edge storytelling. This 75-minute terror journey will heighten your senses, with ingenious lighting, horrific smells and unique sounds.
The Camp Hill Estate
For creative fun Camp Hill Estate is the place to visit. Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, the Camp Hill Estate is home to The Sausage & Beer Festival, Camp Hill Adventure Park, Camp Katur Glamping Village and The North Yorkshire County Show, among other things. So, whatever type of entertainment your family enjoys, this is the place to find it.
Step back in time and discover 300 years of history at the National Railway Museum in York, the largest in the UK. Marvel at iconic locomotives, watch ingenious engineers in the workshop, browse over a million historic objects that have helped to develop the railway and discover a collection of royal vehicles in Station Hall, this really is the perfect family day out.
Aimed at children under 12 years old, with more than 400 hands-on exhibits, this fantastic museum will inspire, engage and educate. Eureka has numerous sections, all offering different activities and experiences, from the 'All About Me' section with giant noses and skeletons to the child-sized town with shops and a fountain, this museum will be a hit with all children.
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The perfect experience for gin lovers; distil your own unique personalised bottle of gin! Guided by the head distiller at the "Spirit of Masham" distillery, you will learn the history of this much-loved tipple, and discover the process of gin making. Then, inspired by some tasty samples it is time to create your own special blend.
The Lower Ure Conservation Trust
The Lower Ure Conservation Trust was established in 1997 to help conserve the biodiversity of species and their habitats. The trust is based at and runs Nosterfield Nature Reserve (more details below) and in recent years has become the first site in North Yorkshire where avocets have bred and provides optimum breeding habitats for the lapwing.
Nosterfield Nature Reserve
Nosterfield Nature Reserve has 150 acres of wet grassland, open water and underlying magnesium limestone, it is also dubbed as North Yorkshire's premier wetland grassland. Located just 6.5 miles from Ripon, there is plenty to see at the reserve such as watching wildlife up close in the purpose-built hides.
Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Sutton Bank offers breath-taking views over the Vale of Mowbray and Vale of York. Either mosey along the paths or hire a bike for the journey and take in these dramatic views free of charge. Or why not visit after dark as Sutton Bank is an official Dark Sky Discovery Site making it the perfect place to see stars and other natural phenomena.
Ingleton Waterfalls
Nestled in deep in North Yorkshire in the village of Inglton, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail attracts visitors year-round. Discover the unique geological features and follow the 4.3 mile circular route close to the waterfalls and see the ancient base rocks as well as rare plants, birds and trees. It is advised to allow 2-4 hours for the walk.
Flamborough Head
Flamborough Head is potentially the most raw and natural part of the Yorkshire coastline, and is easy to distinguish with its stretch of white cliffs. Flamborough head is the perfect base for bird watching, hikes along windswept paths and sea canoeing around the bay, making it a living paradise for experienced outdoor pursuits enthusiasts.
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Top 12 Games Like Batman: Arkham Knight
Updated: 28 Mar 2019 6:17 pm
BY: Evan G.
Have you just finished Arkham Knight? Are you looking for your next game? This list is for you. Check out these 12 games that are similar to Batman: Arkham Knight.
I've written up a synopsis for each game, and If you get stuck, I've also supplied a link to a walkthrough.
This article contains Spoilers for several video games. Proceed with caution.
12. Remember Me
Let's Play (Full Walkthrough)
Remember Me is set in a future created by social media, where there's no privacy or intimacy left. Personal memories are digitized, bought, sold and traded. The economy on memory gives power to a handful of people, leaving everyone else behind. Play as Nilin, a former memory hunter (someone with the ability to break into minds and steal, or even alter memories) whose mind has been wiped as she sets out to recover her former life, hunted by the founders of the surveillance society.
Nilin, the beautiful protagonist of Remember Me
Enemies you fight in the game include giant robots.
Niln takes the spotlight
11. Rise of The Tomb Raider
In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft ventures into Siberia in search of the legendary city of Kitezh. At the same time, she comes into conflict with the paramilitary organization Trinity, which is searching for Kitezh's promise of immortality. Lara will traverse dangerous environments and combat enemies with firearms and stealth in semi-open hubs. These hubs can also be raided for resources, which can be used to craft new and useful materials.
Lara takes a leap of faith to raid a tomb
A battle-damaged Lara Croft
Different outfits are available for different environments. Choose Wisely.
10. MGS5 Phantom Pain
Picking up nine years after the events of MGS4: Ground Zeroes, Snake wakes up from his coma and takes on a leadership role in the mercenary group Diamond Dogs. Now with a new codename- Venom Snake- he ventures into Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan war and the Angola-Zaire border region during the Angolan Civil War to track down the men responsible for the destruction of Militaires Sans Frontières. He also encounters his old rival Ocelot and encounters Quiet, a sniper with supernatural abilities. Originally driven by a desire for revenge, Snake soon unearths a plot by the Patriots organization to develop a new Metal Gear model known as ST-84 "Sahelanthropus."
Snake's new squad gathers for war.
People in the desert get lonely too, you know.
Snake takes aim at an enemy.
9. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist
In Splinter Cell Blacklist, the player fights against a terrorist group called the Engineers as they initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist, which escalates attacks on U.S. Interests.
Don't mess with Tom Clancy. He'll beat you up and then threaten to shoot you in the face!
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Soldier
Something is brewing here. Is it romance or rivalry?
8. Sleeping Dogs
Play as Wei Shen as they attempt to take the Triad down from within. Prove yourself worthy as you fight your way up the organization. Use both hand-to-hand and firearm combat to take the enemy down from within- without blowing your cover.
Learn the secret Yakuza handshake- definitely useful in real life.
Ride a motorcycle through the streets of Hong Kong.
Sunglasses? Indoors? He's either got superpowers, he's in the Matrix, or he's a bad guy.
7. Shenmue 3
In Shenmue III, play as Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist whose father has been murdered. Ryo must unravel the mystery of his father's killer in order to get revenge. As the player ventures further into enemy territory, they will uncover the truth of the Phoenix Mirror.
A romantic stroll is nice, but will their love survive the quest for revenge?
He looks pissed.What did that arcade game ever do to him?
The landscapes of Shenmue III are beautifully rendered
6. Watch Dogs 2
Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the San Francisco bay area teams up with Dedsec, a notorious hacking group. Their goal: take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive new OS which is being used to manipulate citizens.
San Francisco, rendered beautifully in CGI.
Marcus and Dedsec gather to take down ctOS 2.0
Not just a hacker, Marcus shoots down his foe.
5. Yakuza 0
Explore Tokyo and Osaka with protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and returning character Goro Majima. As Kazuma, a simple debt collection goes wrong, landing him in a world of trouble. Meanwhile, Goro works as the proprietor of a cabaret club. Fight using both martial arts and environmental objects. 1980's Japan also has plenty of distractions.
Professional Driver. Closed Course. Don't try this at home.
He's mad because he forgot to put a shirt on before going out. Again.
He's got his eye on you.
4. Yakuza Kiwami
In 1995, Kazuma Kiryu took the fall in the murder of a crime boss to protect his sworn brother, Akira Nishikiyama, and his childhood friend, Yumi.
In 2005, Kazuma is released from prison in a strange new world. Akira has changed, and Yumi is missing. Oh, and 10 billion yen is missing from the Tojo Clan's coffers and they're on the brink of civil war.
Time to pay those Ninja Turtles a visit. I wonder if this sewer leads to New York…
Beware the power of the sci-fi mousetrap!
Come at me bro!
3. Hitman 2
Track targets across the world as the world's "most creative assassin," Agent 47. The Mission: Eliminate the Shadow Client. The Complication: The Shadow Client's identity.
Walking away from explosions like a badass. Very original, 47.
The Name is 47. Agent 47.
Sunburn on a bald head is unbelievable. He bought that hat at a Walmart.
2. Assassin's Creed Origins
Discover the origins of the Assassin's brotherhood as you explore Ancient Egypt. Meet exciting characters from all walks of life. Fight dangerous factions and wild beasts with dozens of weapons.
I hope he brought sunscreen...
Fighting on Camelback would probably require more balance than fighting on horseback.
Standing on Sphinxes is not recommended in real life.
1. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Explore the late 1500s Sengoku Japan while playing as the "one-armed wolf," a disgraced and disfigured warrior that recently escaped the brink of death. Your mission: protect a young lord, descendant of an ancient bloodline from the Ashina clan. SPOILERS: you fail, and the lord is captured, so you've got to rescue him.
Armor may offer your enemy protection, but you have the advantage of not being weighed down.
Leap tall buildings in a single bound- with the aid of a whip.
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by Ketil | October 24, 2018 · 8:50 pm
Snap Inc was a bubble but is now down to a normal level again
Snapchat was a big bubble when it went public in March last year. It went straight up to about $27, but the story has so far been a disaster. The stock has plummeted. It closed at $6,59 after the bell on Wednesday, down -3,37 percent.
Snap is losing money, and they still have negative user growth. Two things investors don`t like at all. The company will report earnings on Thursday 25, and the reported earnings for the same quarter last year was $-0,32.
If we compare Snap with Facebook and Twitter, the company is now down to earth again. But when it comes to popularity, Instagram is more popular among teenagers than Snapchat. A survey found that 85 percent of teens use Instagram at least once a month. 84 percent use Snapchat.
The company have 188 million Daily users and most of them is kids. Snaps CEO Evan Spiegel admitted the company rushed the redesign, and they didnt spend enough time to test the new platform. It all ended up with angry users.
Snaps market capitalization also fell by about $12 billion after a bad ad campaign with Rihanna. She used Facebooks Instagram to complain about the ad with Snap.
Snap need to report a growth in DAU`s to lift the stock again. A decline in their DAU can make the trend to continue. What we know so far is that this stock is very volatile and you can see how the stock jumped in February and June this year.
Snap Inc is expected to report earnings on Thursday 25, 2018, after market close. The report will for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2018. Earnings forecast for the quarter is $-0,27. Better than last years earnings at $-0,32.
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Tagged as Evan Spiegel, Facebook, Instagram, Rihanna, Snap Inc, Snapchat, Twitter
by Ketil | August 6, 2018 · 9:21 pm
Snap`s self-serve ads is finally ready to launch, but the drawback here is sliding ad inventory prices
Snap Inc is set to report second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday August 7. Historically, the company makes big moves in the wake of its quarterly reports. The average single-day price swing is about 24 percent regardless of direction.
Both Facebook and Twitter faces a challenging time. So do Snap Inc. GDPR pushed Facebook`s user counts down compared with the first quarter and that will also impact Snap Inc. Snap is a small company compared to Facebook, and they will not deal with the same level of scrutiny from lawmakers as Facebook.
EPS in March 2017 came in at -$2,31, but have since then been far better with -$,030 a year later. Analysts on average project Snap second-quarter revenue of $250,4 million, up from $182 million in the same quarter last year.
Facebook have the same tools as Snap and that is hurting their profit. Their biggest competitor is also Instagram which makes it difficult for them to be unique. But Snap launched the second version of its Spectacles product, sunglasses that let people take photos and video and use them within the Snapchat app.
This is also the only move that live up to its claims in the SEC filings that Snap Inc is a camera company.
Snap`s self-serve ads is finally ready to launch, but the drawback here is sliding ad inventory prices. Not good in the short run because Snap have only 191 million DAU`s, an increase of 4 million from the Q4 but below estimates of 194 million.
The company has also struggled with the impact of a product redesign in February that was widely criticized. That didn`t help the stock price that crashed to a record low on May 2 after it reported first-quarter earnings.
They missed views on revenue, user growth and several other key metrics, and analysts slashed price targets. The IPO was held in March 2017, and pricing shares were $17. It went up 2,5 percent on Monday and ended the session at $13,05. The stock is down 11 percent in 2018.
Will Snap Inc take a hit from the implementation of Europe`s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? The same types of issues that led to big declines for Facebook and Twitter.
Tagged as (General Data Protection Regulation, Earnings, EPS, Facebook, GDPR, Instagram, Snap Inc, Snapchat, Twitter
by Ketil | August 10, 2017 · 10:00 am
Snap Inc is in free fall and can end up like Twitter without any usergrowth
The shares of Snap Inc was a success in the beginning of its IPO. Just like many other IPOs. But now, the story is different. Snap Incs stock has seen a big selloff for weeks now, and the price has fallen down to $13,65 after reaching a top of nearly $30 on high volume.
The market cap is $15,99 billion, which means the company has lost about $16 billion of market cap so far. To put that number in perspective: Twitter is worth about $12 billion. GoPro reached nearly $90, but now GoPro stocks is trading at about $10. Snap has lost about 10 GoPro companies. That`s a lot.
How can Snap survive in a market like it is today? Facebook is the biggest rival and they have more than 2 billion DAU`s while Snap has about 173 million. The question is why people should sign up to Snap when they know they have the same tools on Facebook?
This is what investors are looking for. How many DAU`s is it and are the number rising or declining? Quarterly revenues per user grew per user by 180% during Q1. People spend about 30 minutes vs 25 minutes it highlighted prior to its IPO.
Investors should know that there are a normal situation when an IPO stock is falling like Snap Inc. First of all, it is the lock-up expiration which means about 1,2 billion of Snap stocks will be available for sale in the near future.
Many Snap stocks are owned by VC`s and Executives, but it is a bad sign when insiders are selling their own stocks in their own company. On top of that you have short sellers. This is why Shares of Snap Inc fell about 23% in July. But not only that.
Profits are more important than users and users gives profits. Right now you shouldn`t mearsure the value of the company by users but by profit. If you do that, the stock will fall below $10 and end up similar to Twitter which is having the same problem; user growth.
Snap Inc was a bubble that burst with just 166 million DAUs compared to Instagrams 250 million. It`s funny to see that Snap is worth more than Twitter. How is that possible with only $150 million in revenue for the quarter?
Snap is also burning a lot of cash. They earn $150 million and spend more than $200 million.
Analysts are concerned about Snaps volatile growth and the fact that Snaps insiders would be able to unload some of their shares after a lock-up period expired at the end of July. Snap`s underwriter, Morgan Stanley, downgraded the shares from overweight to equal weight.
Snap Inc is expected to report earnings on Thursday, and investors need impressive results to be convinced about their marketing strategy in the future. A big surprise like that can also stop the negative sentiment at the moment.
Snap Inc will report earnings on 08/10/2017 after market close. Earnings forecast for the quarter is $-0,29 vs $-2,31 in May this year.
Tagged as Facebook, GoPro, Instagram, Snap Inc, Twitter
by Ketil | February 9, 2017 · 10:00 am
Will Snapchat be the next Facebook?
Snap is going public. No, I`m not talking about the pop stars with the super hit "I got the power". This is something different. A different power. But how powerful are Snap Inc actually? Do you really think that Snapchat will be the next Facebook?
Let`s take a closer look at some real facts. I have made a picture of some of the most loved firms in the social media universe, and this time I will compare Snap with Facebook and Twitter. As you can see from the chart below, Snap look more like Twitter than Facebook. Take a look below.
As you can see from the chart above, Snaps cost follow Snaps revenue. Its positive to see that their revenue grew from $59 million to $405 million. Thats a whopping 590% over the same time. But the drawback is their high cost structure. Their net operating profit after-tax fell from -$344 million in 2015 to -$498 million in 2016.
You do already here understand that Snap is not the same as Facebooks business model. Revenue goes up while their profit goes down. Snaps valuation is about $20-25 billion, with a revenue of $405 million, and an operating loss of -$520 million.
Facebooks valuation when they went public was much higher with $3,7 billion in revenue, and an operation income of $1,75 billion. Facebooks valuation at that time was $90-105 billion, but as you may know, the stock traded down after the IPO.
You also may know the story of Twitter. Right up, and right down again. Will Snap follow Twitter? Take a look at the numbers. They are very similar. Revenue was $448 million, with an operating loss of -$93 million.
Twitters valuation at that time was $18-25 billion, but people said it was too much. Many investors said the right valuation was half of that; only $10 billion. Snaps trailing sales valuation was 62x, which is about the same as Twitter`s 56x.
Twitter had 100 million DAUs when they went public, while Snap has about 158 million. What is that compared to Facebooks 483? It will be hard to be a new Facebook.
Snap are going public on Thursday.
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Tagged as DAU, Facebook, IPO, Snap Inc, Twitter
The parent of Snapchat are going public
Snapchat is one of the biggest favorite apps in the social media universe at the moment. Its founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy filed confidentially to go public with SEC late last year, and now they are ready to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SNAP.
Snap`s revenue rose to $404,5 million, which is eight times higher than their revenue in 2015. In Q4 Snap had 158 million daily active users (up 48%), and many of my friends and family members are one of them. 2,5 billion Snaps are created every day.
Snap Inc is a camera company, and in the SEC filings they say: "We blive that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together».
Worldwide advertising spend is expected to grow from $652 billion in 2016 to $767 billion in 2020. The fastest growing segment is mobile advertising, which is expected to grow nearly 3x from $66 billion in 2016 to $196 billion in 2020.
Snap belive that one of the major factors driving this growth is the shift of people`s attention from their televisions to their mobile phones. According to Nielsen, people between the ages of 18 and 24 spent 35% less time watching traditional television in an average month during the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2010.
A huge difference between Facebook at Twitter is that Snap Inc doesnt have their own server farm, which makes it more expensive which means Snaps earnings can look much lower that those who have their own server farm.
Snap Inc lost $514 million in 2016, which is up from about $373 million. Some of that money goes to Google because Snap Inc rents storage and server space from them. New legislation that would change U.S, or foreign taxation of international business activities or other tax-reform policies could also seriously harm their business.
Benchmark Capital owns about 10% og the company. Lightspeed Venture Partners owns 8,3%, and Institutional Venture Partners owns 4%.
Snap are looking to raise up to $3 billion, and Snaps offering is being led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley won the desired «lead left» position on the prospectus. The bank also led Facebooks initial public offering.
Tagged as Bobby Murphy, Evan Spiegel, IPO, Snap Inc, Snapchat, Social Media


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A crime that occurs when one person tries to physically harm another in a way that makes the person under attack feel immediately threatened. Actual physical contact is not necessary; threatening gestures that would alarm any reasonable person can constitute an assault. Compare battery.
Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or j... (more...)
Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or jury may infer that the person committed the crime.
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A ruling by a judge, typically made after the plaintiff has presented all of her evidence but before the defendant puts on his case, that awards judgment to the defendant. A directed verdict is usually made because the judge concludes the plaintiff has failed to offer the minimum amount of evidence to prove her case even if there were no opposition. In other words, the judge is saying that, as a matter of law, no reasonable jury could decide in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, a directed verdict is a judgement of acquittal for the defendant.
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Court adjourns 'Abdali Cell' case hearing to Feb 17
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 28: The Court of Appeals presided over by Judge Abdulrahman Al-Drameh will Feb 17 look into the State Security Case No. 302/2016, filed against 25 Kuwaiti citizens and an Iranian who are involved in the 'Abdali Cell' issue on Feb 17. According to the case file, the Criminal Court had earlier issued various sentences against the 25 defendants – two of them (Kuwaiti and Iranian) were sentenced to death, 15 others were sentenced to 15-year imprisonment with hard labor, three others were sentenced to five-year imprisonment, one was sentenced to tenyear imprisonment, one was sentenced to life in prison and another was acquitted.
Decision revoked: The Administrative Court presided over by Judge Dr Mohammad Al-Tamimi revoked the decision taken to reject the application of a student for the training course for cadet officers in Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. The court instead ordered the payment of KD 5,001 as temporary civil compensation and accelerated the ruling process without bail bond. According to the case file, the plaintiff explained that his son applied for registration in the academy as a cadet officer. He had passed all required tests and interviews, and met all necessary conditions to join the 2014/2015 Batch. However, his application was rejected while some of his classmates who did not meet all the necessary conditions were admitted. The counsel representing Ministry of Interior revealed during the court session that a case was filed in the Minors' Criminal Court against the student. However, the plaintiff counsel responded by affirming that his client's son was acquitted in that case in 2013 through a verdict issued by the appellate court
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0. Critical Theory of Technology: An Overview
Andrew Freeberg #3836 Created 04/28/2016 Updated 04/30/2016
A framework is proposed for analyzing technologies that technological systems at several levels, a primary level at which natural objects and people and decontextualized to identify affordances, complimented by a secondary level of recontextualization in natural, technical and social environments. 47
What makes technical action different from other relations to reality? This question is often answered in terms of notions such as efficiency or control which are themselves internal to a technical approach to the world. To judge an action as more or less efficient is already to have determined it to be technical, and therefore an appropriate object of such a judgement. Similarly, the concept of control implied in technique is "technical" and so not a distinguishing criterion. 47
Human beings can only act on a system to which they themselves belong. This is the practical significance of embodiment. As a consequence, every one of our interventions returns to us in some form as feedback from our objects.. This is obvious in everyday communication where anger usually evokes anger, kindness, and so on.
Technical action represents a partial escape from the human condition. We call an action "technical" when the actor's impact on the object is out of all proportion to the return feedback affecting the actor. 48
"...So the technical subject does not escape from the logic of finitude after all. But the reciprocity of finite action is dissipated or deferred in such a way as to create the space of a necessary illusion of transcendence. Heidigger and Marcuse understand this illusion as the structure of modern experience. According to Heidigger's history of being, the modern "revealing" is biased by a tendency to take every object as a potential raw material for technical action. Objects our experience only in so far as we notice their usefulness in the technological system. Release from this form of experience may come from a new mode of revealing but Heidigger has no idea how revealings come and go.
Instrumentalization theory holds that technology must be analyzed at two levels,the level of our original functional relation to reality and to level of design and implementation. Af the first level. we seek and find affordances that can be mobilized in devises and systems by decontextualizing the objects of experience and reducing them to their useful properties. This involves a process of de-worlding in which objects are torn out of their original contexts and exposed to analysis and manipulation while subjects are positioned for distanced control. 50
At a second level, we introduce designs that can be integrated with other already existing devices and systems and with various social constraints such as ethical and aesthetic principles. The primary level simplifies objects for incorporation into a device while the secondary level integrates the simplified objects to a natural and social environment. 50
These two levels are analytically distinguished. No matter how abstract the affordances identified at the primary level, they carry social content from the secondary level in the elementary contingencies of a particular approach to the materials. Similarly, secondary instrumentalizations such as design specifications presuppose the identification of the affordances to be assembled and concretized. This is an important point. 50
In determinist and instrumentalist accounts of technology, efficiency serves as the unique principle of selection between successful and failed technical initiatives. 51
More precisely, then, a technical code is a criterion that selects between alternative feasible technical designs in terms of a social goal. ... A prime example in the history of technology is the imperative requirement to deskill labor in the course of industrialization rather than preserving or enhancing skills. 52
For many critics of technological society, Marx is now irrelevant, an outdated critic of capitalist economics. I disagree. I believe Marx had important insights for philosophy of technology. He focused so exclusively on economics because production was the principal domain of application of technology in his time. 52
In Marx the capitalist is ultimately distinguished not so much by ownership of wealthy as by control of the conditions of labor. The owner has not merely an economic interest in what goes on within is factory, but also a technical interest. By reorganizing the work process, he can increase production and profits Control of the work process, in turn, leads to new ideas for machinery and the mechanization of industry follows in short order. This leads over time to the invention of a specific type of machinery which deskills workers and requires management. Management acts technically on persons, extending the hierarchy of technical subject and object into human relations in pursuit of efficiency. Eventually professional managers represent and in some sense replace owners in control of the new industrial organizations Marx calls this the impersonal domination inherent in capitalism in contradistinction to the personal domination of earlier social formations. 53
The entire development of modern societies is thus marked by the paradigm of unqualified control over the labor process on which capitalist industrialism rests. ... I call this control "operational autonomy," the freedom of the owner or his representative to make independent decisions about how to carry on the business of the organization, regardless of the views or interests of subordinate actors and the surrounding community. The operational autonomy of management and administration positions them in a technical relation to the world, safe from the consequences of their actions. IN addition, it enables them to reproduce the conditions of their own supremacy at each iteration fo teh technologies they command. 53
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There are many home improvement tasks that you can do yourself, and there are some that remain on a to-do list for weeks at a time. For instance, fixing a leaking faucet, cleaning the roofing gutters, fixing your garage door, and more may all be on that extended to-do list that you will get to when you have the time. However, there are some instances when a problem may come up that requires immediate attention, and it may be attention that you are not equipped to give. Here are three reasons why you may need to contact an emergency plumber immediately.
If there is a sewage issue at your home, then you are going to experience nauseous smells throughout your home. More than likely, you won't be able to visually notice anything amiss in the bathroom, basement, or anywhere else, but you will be able to smell it. Phone the plumber even though you can't "see" anything wrong. The emergency plumber will be able to assess your home's plumbing and determine whether it is safe for use. If you leave it unchecked, it could pose a health risk and result in costly property damage. So, it is better to be safe than sorry.
If you get home from work one day and come across a puddle of water in the bathroom or kitchen that seems to be getting worse, it's time to give an emergency plumber a phone call. A sudden leak like this may be a result of a broken pipe that needs to be replaced immediately. Locate the shut-off valve for the water and clean up the water puddle while you wait on the plumber to arrive at your home as this will prevent additional damage to the home and to your plumbing system.
If you go on a business trip or a vacation for several days, leaving your home empty during the wintertime, and you return home to a big mess, then a pipe may have froze and busted. When pipes are not used, they can freeze and burst, spraying water everywhere. Unfortunately, this results in serious property damage and costly repairs. This type of situation requires the assistance of an emergency plumber. He or she can locate the source of all leaks and replace any necessary pipes, allowing you to get settled back into your home as quickly as possible.
For more information, reach out to emergency plumbing service, such as Marv's Plumbing.


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The factory was established by Josef Kazimír Gerlich, who built a single-storey building in 1839 into which he installed 10 looms for cloth manufacture. However Josef Gerlich died soon after.
Following the death of the factory's founder it was purchased in 1856 by silk weaver Sebastian Waschka of Vienna, who introduced manufacture of hat felt on 250 looms, situated partially in domestic production in Odry, Vítkov and Potštát.
From 1863 the company operated under the name of "Sebastian Waschka & Söhne". In 1866 the sons of Sebastian Waschka, Andreas and Wilheim sen. took control over management of the company.
In 1880 the factory building was raised by one storey and two years later a manufacturing hall of an area of 500 m2 was built in the garden.
In 1901 Wilheim Waschka sen. was awarded the title of Imperial counsellor after the town of Odry and the facotry was visited by the provincial president Thun Hohenstein. On 08/1/1915 Wilheim Waschka died and his son Wilheim Waschka jun. and his nephews Carl and Johann Waschka of Vienna took over management of the factory.
However the economic crisis, outdated manufacturing facilities and the impending events of the Second World War are indication of production being stopped in this factory. This occurred at the end of 1938 and all attempts in reviving production were unsuccessful.
During the course of the Second World War the factory building was utilised as a boarding house (lager) for Ukrainian women and girls, who were forced to work in the nearby Optimit factory.
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Does anyone know the most recent versions of OM Server Administrator and IT Assistant that can be used for PE2500SC? I can't find any support documents on which versions past OMSA 4.5 are compatible.
I am currently using OM Server Administrator 4.5 and IT Assistant 8.1.0. I would like to go to a later versions of OMSA at least - like version 6.4 - but don't know if it is compatible and the documentation is not clear.
Please refer the support matrix/compatiblity matrix details for the OpenManage Server Administrator @ support.dell.com/.../smsom . Also select the required OMSA Version accordingly.
Thanks for the answer. I don't see a matrix there, just a list of product manuals. and the manuals don't seem to indicate which PE models they are compatible with. Maybe I am missing something.
My main objective to find version of OMSA for the PE2500SC that has SNMP alerting bulitin for the Storage Manager . Version 4.5 does not.
correction - some of the manuals have the matrix some don't - most of the earlier ones don't. But it does appear that the last 'known' version that is compatible is 4.5. Does anyone know how i would implement the SNMP Storage Manger alerting with that software? The version i have will not alert on disk problems, degraded containers, PERC problems, etc. Maybe I should go back to Array Manager? thanks.


If you own a MacOS computer, you might want to disable java for a while until Oracle develops a patch to solve CVE-2012-0507 vulnerability, because there is a Blackhole Exploit Kit version in the wild exploiting this vulnerability and it also can be exploited using metasploit.
If you want to disable java plugins in your MacOS computer, Marcus J. Carey created a video showing how to do it.
More and more scams are seen each day. I discussed in a previous diary a phishing attack sent to users so attackers can own their computers. I will show you today another attack using the same technique and the same malicious code.
Identification of the navigator being run.
Identification of Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader version.
Shellcode execution to download malware but this time it is downloaded from http://207.210.101.44/q.php?f=4203d&e=1.
Malware is the same DLL discussed in my previous diary, but at this time virustotal shows 30/42 detection ratio. Mcafee detects it as Generic.bfr!em, Symantec detects it as Suspicious.Cloud and TrendMicro detects it as TROJ_SPNR.11C912.
Install all available patches to your operating system and base software. If you cannot do this because your application will stop working, you definitely need to put in place additional controls like Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIDS) and Network Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS) .
Test your web applications for vulnerabilities before publishing them on the Internet. If you don't do this, the attackers will be happy to do it for you.
If you are unsure if your web server or web application have vulnerabilities, use a Web Application Firewall (WAF). I have found useful ModSecurity to place that kind of protection.
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We've all experienced weather conditions different than what had been predicted. A number of factors are responsible: alterations in the speed of weather systems, interactions between separate systems, upper-air influences and locally developed disturbances that are not seen on the large-scale weather charts. These all are important considerations to be taken into account when planning a departure, and emphasize several key elements of offshore preparation.
"We can't control the weather we encounter at sea, but we'd better control the weather in which we leave for sea." This is a refrain my offshore students hear frequently, and it points out the fact that, once at sea, we have to be able to cope with whatever cards nature chooses to deal us, including unexpected heavy weather conditions.
Downloaded weather charts are important for gaining perspective on the large-scale developments to expect. These must be supplemented by a separate weather log (Figure 1) on which local conditions are logged and studied. These two sources of information can then be combined to formulate more accurate forecasts on the local level.
During a recent spring passage, Voyager, our 46-foot Beneteau, was en route from St. Thomas USVI to Bermuda. Our crew of five and myself were sailing in light to moderate breezes that favored the light end of it. Several low-pressure systems had been parading across the Atlantic from the Northeastern states toward the east, and the latest had diminished the trade winds by drawing air to the north; hence our light conditions. There was no cold front extending southward from any low, and yet a curious cloud bank was building to the southwest (see photo above).
Its characteristics were much like those of an approaching cold frontal boundary. It stretched out for a good distance on the horizon, had the sharply demarcated lower portion with unstable, billowing clouds that extended much higher. Lightning began to streak across the clouds and to the water in rapid succession, indicating that tremendous electromagnetic potential was being created between the burgeoning disturbance and the earth.
This was an air mass thunderstorm, and it was going to be more ferocious than they are normally. The air mass thunderstorm is usually a development of moderate intensity that forms away from frontal systems or other large-scale disturbances. They form where moist and unstable conditions exist in the atmosphere, and warm, moist air rises. The resulting thunderstorms are usually mild because they form in areas with little upper-air wind shear. This results in short-lived, mild thunderstorms. When winds aloft drive the upper sections of the system horizontally, so that the ascending winds are apart from the descending rain and cool air drafts, the thunderstorms may produce brief high winds or hail, which develop because of high instability.
Although several storm cells can develop within these systems, each individual cell lasts less than an hour, and has a life cycle involving three stages. Close observation of these stages helps us in determining the severity of the thunderstorm, and ultimately how to prepare the boat before it strikes.
" Observable updrafts of warm, moist air forms ever-expanding cumulus clouds.
" Precipitation begins to form in the clouds, producing a gray tone compared with the brilliant white of the cloud itself.
" As the cloud tops ascend, super-cooled water droplets are carried far above the freezing level.
" Watching the upper portions of the clouds, a boiling appearance signifies instability and a greater likelihood of storm activity.
" With greater ascending turbulence, air outside of the cloud is mixed into the updraft. This mixing signifies the development of a more severe thunderstorm.
" This is the active storm portion of the cycle. Cloud tops can reach tropopause height (above 30,000 feet), and can contain both water droplets and ice.
" Lightning and thunder may be present.
" Cold precipitation falls from the high elevations and carries cold air along with it. This produces the cold downdrafts of air associated with thunderstorms. Microbursts are very strong gusts of this cold air propelled by the fast-moving water and ice. Although violent, microbursts typically last less than five minutes.
" The storm is fueled by warm updrafts and emits cold downdrafts. The storm duration and character are determined by the presence of wind shear aloft, which can separate these opposing forces, thus intensifying and extending the n Low layers of dark gray/green clouds indicate severe bursts of rain and wind. Another indication of impending severity is the presence of white, billowing, turbulent clouds amidst the dark lower sections. These arise due to cool air being aspirated into the system from outside.
" If the system is downwind from the prevailing wind direction, the surface wind will die or become very light as the thunderstorm's descending outflow counteracts it.
" Watch the sea surface in the distance toward the storm; it will begin to bubble when the rain drives downward into the waves, and will actually flatten the existing wave patterns.
" Preparation of the boat must begin when the cumulonimbus clouds are upwind and heading toward the vessel. This is high time to prepare for rain and possibly high winds with microburst gusts.
" Opposition of updraft vs. downdraft winds; rising air is shut off as the system becomes dominated by the downdraft winds and rain.
" Outflow winds diminish, and precipitation intensity at the ground weakens.
The air mass thunderstorm we encountered had all of these characteristics, and we took note and prepared for it. The choice in this situation is to either run with such a storm or heave-to. I usually choose the latter because it's much safer. We flew a double-reefed mainsail with the 135-percent jib rolled in 90 percent. Voyager was hove-to when the first burst hit, and we all sat together, safely under the dodger, and watched the show.
This system of squalls had several different cells. Fortunately, they were easy to track on the radar, and were seen as separate, circumscribed systems within the generalized mass of clouds. The strong cells appear circular, with outer bands that surround an inner core of activity. Our black and white radar shows darkened outer portions surrounding a lighter inner section. Color radars would demonstrate blue outer portions with yellow or orange colored-cores of rain activity and high winds.
The winds gusted more than 50 knots, with horizontal rain driven hard enough to sting the skin. Existing sea swells were dampened and the previous wind and wave system was completely diminished by the onslaught of rain.
What allowed us to get through this powerful thunderstorm system without loss, damage or injury? The fact that we observed the formation and watched the progression of this air mass allowed us to prepare adequately. We had an idea of the severity it would reach, so the instruments were unplugged and the crew all donned rain gear as we waited for the show. My student crew now understood why I'm such a stickler for monitoring local weather developments rather than depending solely on NOAA charts, and that even nasty disturbances like this can be easy to handle. Huddled together beneath the safety and security of the dodger and bimini, we watched as rain diminished visibility to less than a boat length, winds buffeted and screamed through the rigging, and Voyager lay hove-to and withstood the onslaught with ease.
Winds following the passage of these systems very often go light, but eventually freshen in about the same direction as the previous prevailing winds. Make sure no other developments exist to windward before resuming course and shaking out reefs. The other piece of advice I can give, as an air mass thunderstorm develops and then approaches your boat, is to make sure your camera is handy, as the pictures are usually dramatic.
" Be prepared for unexpected weather before leaving the dock.
" Supplement weather charts and forecasts with a weather log updated regularly, such as after each watch.
" Observe developing storms for clues to their severity and prepare boat and crew appropriately.
" Unplug instruments to protect them from lightning damage.
" Decide whether to run before the storm or heave-to, and match the sailplan to the conditions.
" Have a camera handy to capture Mother Nature's unexpected fury.


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